15 Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Dorm Room

College students simply don’t know how to cook. We can basically make ramen noodles and order pizza, so we rely on the dining hall and the much needed care packages from our parents. When dining hall options just don’t cut it, try these 15 easy comfort foods you can make in a microwave!

1. Blueberry Muffin in a Mug

You’ll need:

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• 2/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Blueberries!

Mix all dry ingredients together, then add in liquids and blueberries. Pour into a microwave safe mug, and place in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Homemade muffin sans oven!

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2. French Toast in a Mug (This one’s vegetarian!)

You’ll need:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup bread pieces (torn into pieces)

Melt the butter in the mug, and add all wet ingredients. Add cinnamon, and whisk. Add bread pieces and stir lightly until the bread has soaked up the mixture. Microwave for 60-80 seconds (until solid), and enjoy!

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3. Mac n Cheese

You’ll need:

• 1/3 cup pasta
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons milk (can substitue with butter)
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese of choice

Combine water and pasta in a microwave safe container, and place in microwave for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until the pasta has absorbed all of the water. Add cheese and milk/butter, microwave for 30-45 seconds, and stir. No more powdered cheese packets!

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4. Scrambled Eggs

You’ll need:

• 1-2 eggs
• Milk (optional)
• Salt and pepper (optional)

Coat mug with butter or spray to prevent the egg from sticking. Crack egg(s) into the mug and beat, adding milk if wanted. Season as needed, and microwave 30-45 seconds, or until all liquid is gone. You can also turn this into a breakfast sandwich if your dorm has a toaster by toasting a bread of your choice (english muffin is my personal go-to), adding meat and cheese, and your scrambled eggs. Much cheaper than buying a pre-made sandwich!

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4. Baked Potato

You’ll need:

• A potato (russet is most common for baked potatoes)
• Toppings (optional)

Clean potato by scrubbing the outside. Poke with a fork all around for ventilation, and place on a plate in the microwave for 10 minutes, flipping the potato halfway through. Carefully remove from the microwave and partially cut the potato lengthwise, mashing the insides gently. Add butter and cheese as preferred, and microwave 30-45 seconds. Add additional toppings, and enjoy!

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5. Cookie in a Mug

You’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Chocolate chips

Melt butter in the mug, and add all sugar. Stir, and add vanilla extract and egg. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chocoalte chips. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until fully cooked. Freshly baked cookie for one!

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6. Banana Bread in a Mug

Okay, so this recipe isn’t the easiest, but if you happen to have these ingredients, you can make this mug of magic deliciousness.

You’ll need:

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 mashed banana

Spray mug with non-stick spray, and combine all dry ingredients. Add egg, and then wet ingredients. Microwave for 3 minutes. Just be sure to check every once in awhile, because mug cakes have a tendency to jump out of their containers.

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7. Nutella Brownie in a Mug

You’ll need:

• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Nutella
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Whisk the nutella and the egg together in your mug. Add flour and mix until batter is smooth. Microwave 45-60 seconds. Let cool, and enjoy. If you have ice cream on hand, add a scoop on top!

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8. Nachos

You’ll need:

• Tortilla chips
• Cheese of your choice
• Toppings (optional)

Spread chips out on plate, place optional toppings on chips, and coat with cheese. Microwave 1-2 minutes, and enjoy!

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9. Quiche

For those with a ~finer taste~ (or who just happened to have quiche once and loved it)

You’ll need:

• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 of a bagel
• 2 teaspoons cream cheese
• 1/2 slice ham

Beat egg with milk, salt, and pepper in mug. Tear bread into small pieces and add to mixture. Add cream cheese, stir, and add pieces of ham. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, and eat your masterpiece from the comfort of your bed!

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10. Burrito Mug

For when Chipotle is too far from your bed.

You’ll need:

• Cooked rice (you can make this in the microwave if you can’t find cooked rice)
• Canned black beans
• Salsa/Pico de Gallo
• Salt
• Corn chips

Put your rice, beans, and tomato-of-choice into your mug, stir, and nuke it for a minute. Add toppings, and fiesta.

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11. Chicken Pot Pie

Forewarning, you need cooked chicken (which you can buy at any grocery store). This one has three parts: the crust, the sauce, and the filling.

For the crust, you’ll need:

• 1/2 cups flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp cold water

Mix salt, flour, and butter in a bowl. Drizzle water into mixture and swirl around. Gather and flatten dough.

For the sauce, you’ll need:

• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper

Mix all together.

For the filling, you’ll need:

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• 1/2 cup diced mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup sauce from previous step

Microwave veggies for 2 minutes, then drain. Combine chicken, veggies, and sauce.

To put it all together:

Roll the dough so it’s 1/4 inch thick. It’ll be crumbly, it’s fine. Use your mug to cut out a hole in the dough, and place it at the bottom. Use the rest of the dough to cover the sides. Pour in filling, and cover with a top layer of dough. Pinch edges together with a fork, and slit the top. Microwave 4-6 minutes until top crust is dry. Complicated? A little, but it’s worth it for chicken pot pie.

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12. Omelette in a Mug

You’ll need:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Veggies and meat of choice (optional)

Beat eggs in your mug, add flour, milk, cheese, and optional veggies. Add optional meat, and season. Microwave 1-2 minutes, checking every 15 seconds after 1 minute to see if it’s cooked to your liking.

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13. Meatloaf.

I have no clue why anyone would want to eat this ever, but there are people who enjoy meatloaf. This one’s for you.

You’ll need:

• 1 slice white bread
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• Sliced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (why god why)

Tear bread, place in a mug, and pour in milk and Worcestershire sauce. Allow bread to absorb the mixture. Add ground beef, onion, and seasoning. Mix. Microwave 4-5 1/2 minutes, or until meatload if firm and has no pink in the center. Enjoy (?) your meatloaf.

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14. Pumpkin Pie

For your inner white girl. Fall is just around the corner!

You’ll need:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 gingersnap cookies, crushed
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk/cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Melt butter in mug, and press crushed gingersnaps into bottom to form a crust. Separately mix the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice, then pour into mug with the crust. Microwave 2-5 minutes, checking to see if it’s finished by inserting a knife into the center (if it comes out clean, it’s done).

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And finally, the best for last…

15. Pizza

The ultimate comfort food.

You’ll need:

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• 1/16 teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
• Pepperoni (or whatever topping you’d like)

Mix dry ingredients in mug, adding milk and oil. Mix well. Spoon marinara onto surface of the batter. Add cheese and any toppings. Microwave for a minute and 20 seconds, and you have yourself a personal pizza.

Enjoy your microwaved meals without wasting a meal swipe!

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Do  you know any other comfort foods you can make in your dorm? Let us know down below!

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